Pension Information
2021 Pension Payment Dates
| Semi-monthly Only* | All Pension Payments |
|---|---|
| January 15 | January 29 |
| February 12 | February 26 |
| March 15 | March 31 |
| April 15 | April 30 |
| May 14 | May 28 |
| June 15 | June 30 |
| July 15 | July 30 |
| August 13 | August 31 |
| September 15 | September 30 |
| October 15 | October 29 |
| November 15 | November 30 |
| December 15 | December 30** |
* Effective July 1, 2011, only those who meet ALL three exemption requirements are eligible to receive semi-monthly payments:
- Gross semi-monthly payment is $400 or less ($800 per month) on January 1, 2011
- Attain 80 years old on January 1, 2011 (i.e. date of birth is before January 2, 1931)
- Began receiving semi-monthly payments by 12/31/2002
** Final pension payment date in 2021 is December 30. A chart published earlier listed another date, which is being observed as a state holiday.
The following are changes that are allowed after retirement. Please submit the appropriate forms to ERS for processing.
| Change | Form to Use | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Account and/or Financial Institution | ERS 210 Direct Deposit Agreement | Confirm that pension payment is deposited to new account before closing old account |
| Federal Income Tax Withholding | 2021 W-4P Tax Withholding Form | Refer to tax withholding tables for approximate federal income taxes to be withheld |
| Mailing Address | ERS 211 Mailing Address Change | To ensure receipt of 1099-R tax statement, annual pension statement, Holomua newsletters, and ERS correspondence. |
ERS Office-Visit Procedures: Starting Sept. 13, 2021, visitors to the Employees’ Retirement System offices must provide verification of being fully vaccinated or if not fully vaccinated, provide a negative COVID-19 test result (taken within 72 hours of the ERS office visit) as a condition of entry. Contact the ERS at 808-586-1735 or the office on your island before visiting.